Rising U.S. women’s soccer star Korbin Albert apologized Thursday for social media activity that supported anti-LGBTQ+ content and for allegedly liking an Instagram post that made light of the torn Achilles’ tendon suffered by veteran Megan Rapinoe in her final professional game last November.
“I want to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media,” Albert wrote on Instagram late Thursday. “Liking and sharing posts that are offensive, insensitive and hurtful was immature and disrespectful which was never my intent. I’m really disappointed in myself and am deeply sorry for the hurt that I have caused to my teammates, other players, fans, friends and anyone who was offended.